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Private Inequity: How a Powerful Industry Conquered the Tax System

Private Inequity: How a Powerful Industry Conquered the Tax System

By Jesse Drucker and Danny Hakim

The I.R.S. almost never audits private equity firms, even as whistle-blowers have filed claims alleging illegal tax avoidance.

Why the Mexico City Metro Collapsed

Why the Mexico City Metro Collapsed

By Natalie Kitroeff, Maria Abi-Habib, James Glanz, Oscar Lopez, Weiyi Cai, Evan Grothjan, Miles Peyton and Alejandro Cegarra

A Times investigation shows the serious construction flaws and political pressure behind a tragedy that threatens two of Mexico's most prominent figures.

Baseball's Sticky Situation

Baseball's Sticky Situation

By David Waldstein

Doctoring baseballs with ultra-tacky substances has pitchers dominating and some questioning the game's integrity. Can cleaning up the balls liven up the sport?

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This Is the Summer the Youth Own New York

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This Is the Summer the Youth Own New York

By Steven Kurutz

For decades, certain corners of the city were so smoothed by money they seemed off-limits to those just starting out as adults. But for one brief shining moment, it all belongs to the young.

Modern Zoos Are Not Worth the Moral Cost

Opinion | Guest Essay

Modern Zoos Are Not Worth the Moral Cost

By Emma Marris

Many of them aspire to be good civic institutions that care for animals on their grounds and in the wild. But is it really worth their captivity?

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At Least 14 People Hurt in Austin Shooting

Video Video: At Least 14 People Hurt in Austin Shooting

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The police said a shooting near a crowded area in downtown Austin, Texas, early on Saturday left at least 14 people wounded or injured, with two in critical condition. It was unclear how many people opened fire and what led to the shooting.

Climate Protesters Rally on the Streets and at Sea Amid G7 Summit

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Groups of demonstrators gathered in Falmouth, England, on Saturday to protest the effects of climate change as world leaders met for the G7 summit.

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Watch Anthony Ramos Perform in 'In the Heights'

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The director Jon. M. Chu narrates a musical sequence from the film.

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Ben Lowry: Now above all, when unionists are winning the argument on the Protocol, is time to stand firm against it

Your weekly news roundup from the Belfast News Letter
 
 
     
   
     
  Jun 13, 2021  
     
 

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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

 
     
  Ben Lowry: Now above all, when unionists are winning the argument on the Protocol, is time to stand firm against it  
     
  There has been a curious coincidence of timing with regards to changing attitudes towards the Northern Ireland Protocol.  
     
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Poots silent over ally Paisley's wild antics as doctor says it is 'beyond belief
 
Ian Paisley Jr last night faced an avalanche of criticism from politicians and medics after he joined Van Morrison on stage to lead a bizarre chant attacking the health minister.
 
     
 
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I'd consider Irish unity, says key aide to NI's last prime minister
 
The most senior NI-born EU official is not widely known in his homeland, but has a fascinating story. He tells SAM McBRIDE that unionism's key mistake was not in 1969, but in 1945
 
     
 
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Concerns about lockdown concerns are legitimate but Van Morrison made himself look silly
 
News Letter editorial of Saturday June 12 2021:
 
     
 
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In-depth: I'd consider Irish unity, says key aide to NI's last prime minister
 
The most senior NI-born EU official is not widely known in his homeland, but has a fascinating story. He tells SAM McBRIDE that unionism's key mistake was not in 1969, but in 1945
 
     
 
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Sam McBride: Deep instability now looms in NI, and the DUP civil war is central to it
 
As Edwin Poots looks ahead, the political landscape is beyond bleak.
 
     
 
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Presbyterian ministers take part in refresher initiative
 
Two hundred Irish Presbyterian ministers took part in a service of worship and conference this week as part of a refresher initiative across the church.
 
     
 
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Poots silent over ally Paisley's wild antics as doctor says it is 'beyond belief
 
Ian Paisley Jr last night faced an avalanche of criticism from politicians and medics after he joined Van Morrison on stage to lead a bizarre chant attacking the health minister.
 
     
 
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Detailed survey shows clear majority support for Northern Ireland staying in UK
 
A letter from Dr Graham Gudgin:
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
 
   
 
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